supper

noun sup·per \ ˈsə-pər \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Examples: supper in a Sentence

Definition of supper

1 a : the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

b : a social affair featuring a supper; especially : an evening social especially for raising funds

a church supper

2 : the food served as a supper

eat your supper

3 : a light meal served late in the evening

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Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.
It's almost time for supper.
We took a walk after supper.
I had too much wine at supper.
He didn't come home for supper.

Recent Examples of supper from the Web

One recent event was a backyard supper in Los Angeles at which guests discussed their religions’ approach to death — what rituals are involved, how the grieving process unfolds.

— jeff karoub and david crary, Houston Chronicle, "Middle East violence spurs American Jews and Muslims to build trust," 19 May 2018
One recent event was a backyard supper in Los Angeles at which guests discussed their religions' approach to death – what rituals are involved, how the grieving process unfolds.

— jeff karoub and david crary, The Christian Science Monitor, "American Muslims and Jews band together in the face of Mideast turmoil," 15 May 2018
Put on your dancing shoes and pack a picnic supper.

— karie angell luc, chicagotribune.com, "Wilmette's high energy 'Footloose' production shares message of empowering teens," 12 July 2018
May plans to roll out the red carpet for Trump and … Melania Trump at a gala supper Thursday at Blenheim Palace … and at a luncheon Friday at Chequers.

— james hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: Leaked recordings of Ga. governor candidate highlight why people mistrust politicians," 11 July 2018
Lewis and her two daughters — Jamilya, 6, and Jasmine, 3, — were walking out of a Winn-Dixie store at the plaza at the time after buying items for a church supper when they were kidnapped.

— annie martin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake County SWAT team shoots, kills man holding hostages in Eustis home," 5 July 2018
The museum gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring seating and a picnic supper.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 2 July 2018
On Tuesday night in London, Victoria Beckham hosted a lovely-looking supper to showcase the Old Masters on exhibition in her store before their auction at Sotheby’s on Bond Street next month.

— luke leitch, Vogue, "Skirts of Art: Farah Khan’s Go on Show at London’s Halcyon Gallery," 28 June 2018
This sauce is streamlined for a easy weeknight supper — or Taco Tuesday — using quickly cooked or leftover chicken and bottled sauce.

— sally pasley vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Pulled-chicken tacos with tomatilla salsa are almost like the ones from a Mexican food truck," 25 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of supper

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

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First Known Use: 13th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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SUPPER Defined for English Language Learners

supper

noun

Definition of supper for English Language Learners

: the evening meal
: a social event especially for raising money that takes place in the evening and includes a meal
: a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening